MDDUS joins campaign to support stressed doctors
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS fully supports the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund’s (RMBF) campaign to raise awareness and help doctors with physical and mental health problems.
GDC appoints new chief executive
IAN Brack has been appointed as the new chief executive of the General Dental Council.
WATCH: MDDUS joins campaign to support stressed doctors
MDDUS’ joint head of medical division Dr John Holden joined a panel of experts for a roundtable debate exploring ways of supporting doctors suffering from stress and burnout.
New online orthodontics resource
A NEW online resource to help patients make decisions about treatment has been launched by the British Orthodontic Society.
New study questions weekend death rates in hospital
A NEW study from the University of Manchester has found that fewer patients in England die after being admitted to NHS hospitals at the weekend compared to during the week, which is contrary to the prevailing government view.
King’s Fund highlights causes behind “crisis” in general practice
GP CONSULTATIONS have increased by 15 per cent over the past five years which is three times the growth in GP numbers, according to new research on the extent of the "crisis" facing general practice.
Funding boost for GPs suffering burnout in General Practice Forward View
SUPPORT services for GPs suffering from burnout in England are to be given a multi-million pound cash injection, it has been announced.
Saying sorry
A recent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report highlights reluctance among some healthcare professionals to offer a sincere apology to patients when something goes wrong.
A high smile
...It is alleged that the dentist failed to inform the patient of the benefit-versus-risk of the crown lengthening procedure and the later gingivectomy...